Data Jobs salaries — what open roles actually disclose
Of 4,251 open data jobs tracked as of June 2026, 12% disclose a salary range. Among USD/year roles that do (n=146), the median band is $130,000–$168,913, with the middle 50% spanning $110,000–$200,000.
These figures are employer-reported, taken directly from live job postings on Greenhouse / Lever / Ashby — never inferred or estimated. "Disclosed" means the posting stated a salary range. Sample size (n) is shown for every figure; we don't publish a number below n=20. Updated as the live feed refreshes. As of June 2026.
By role (disclosed, USD/year)
| Role | Median band | n |
|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | $161,000–$200,000 | 30 |
| Data Engineer | $132,500–$166,825 | 50 |
By seniority (disclosed, USD/year)
| Seniority | Median band | n |
|---|---|---|
| senior | $145,200–$180,000 | 47 |
Common questions
How much do open data jobs pay?
Of 4,251 open data jobs, 12% disclose salary. The median disclosed band is $130,000–$168,913 (USD/yr, n=146), as of June 2026. Employer-reported, never inferred.
How much does a Data Scientist make?
Open Data Scientist roles disclosing salary show a median band $161,000–$200,000 (USD/yr, n=30), as of June 2026. Measured from live postings, never inferred.
How much does a Data Engineer make?
Open Data Engineer roles disclosing salary show a median band $132,500–$166,825 (USD/yr, n=50), as of June 2026. Measured from live postings, never inferred.
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